MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday Vigil 5:00p Sunday 7:15a, 8:45a, 10:30a, 12:15p and 2:30p in Spanish

Holy Days ~ As Announced Weekdays ~ Mon-Sat 8:15a Mon-Fri 12:00p

Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ June 23, 2019

Pastor: Rev. Carl Jude Hood

Senior Priest: Rev. Johnnie Smith

Associate : Rev. Carl Gregorich

Deacons: Bill Davis Mick Hovanec Chuck Lightcap Tony Rudolph

Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00-4:45pm or by appointment

Readings for the Week:

Sunday: Gn 14:18-20/Ps 110: 1-4/1Cor 11:23-26/Lk 9:11-17

Monday: Is 49:1-6/Ps 139: 1-3, 13-15/Acts 13:22-26/ Lk 1:57-66, 80

Tuesday: Gn 13:2, 5-18/Ps 15: 2-5/Mt 7:6, 12-14

Wednesday: Gn 15:1-12, 17- 18/Ps 105:1-4, 6-9/Mt 7:15-20

Thursday: Gn 16:1-12, 15-16 / Ps 106:1b-5/Mt 7:21-29

Friday: Ez 34:11-16/ Ps 23:1-6/ Rom 5:5b-11/Lk 15:3-7

Saturday: Acts 12:1-11/ Ps 34:2-9/2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/ Mt 16:13-19

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Noteworthy…

This Week at Our School PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE: Baptism Class—Thursday, June 27th Come see what Catholic education is all about! Our next Baptism Class will be this Building a Better World, One Student at a Time… Thursday, June 27th at 7pm in room 113 through Academics of the PLC. Both parents should attend, and

At St. Francis of Assisi School, we offer four academic godparents are always welcome. There is no programs to meet the specific needs of your child. charge for the class. Guidelines for Baptism can be found at stfrancismemphis.org. Our Traditional Program offers educational excellence, guided by love and service to God. Please register by Tuesday, June 25th at 756-1213 Through our Faith, our faculty, and or email [email protected]. our families, we remain committed to embracing each child’s individual talents and providing them an engaging and safe learning environ- ment. Our talented faculty chal- lenges each student using a 21st century digital and collaborative learning approach.

While the primary mission of the PLUS Program is to The second collection next weekend will be for foster academic, emotional, social, and spiritual growth Peter's Pence. This collection provides the Vatican for all our students, we are specifically committed to with funds to carry out numerous charitable works serving the needs of those who more effectively learn in a smaller classroom environment with the support of around the world. The proceeds benefit our teachers trained in remediation. brothers and sisters on the margins of society, including victims of war, oppression, and natural The Enhance Program offers learning strategies and remediation to students in our Traditional Program disasters. Please be generous. For more who have been identified as hav- information, visit usccb.org/peters-pence. ing gaps in basic skills proficiency through our universal screening program, Easy CBM. This small group instruction takes place during the school day outside of core curriculum time. This is in addition to and in support of the traditional classroom curriculum. On July 6, 2019 at the 5:00PM Mass,

The Gifted Enrichment Program offers challenging, St. Francis of Assisi is pleased hands-on learning opportuni- to welcome a very special guest celebrant, ties to second through fifth

grade students in our Traditional Program who David P. Talley, MSW, JCD. scored in the top 10% in the science and math sections of Please mark your calendars and the Iowa Assessments.

make plans to help us fill the church Visit our website at for this very special Mass! sfawolves.org. and click on Academics for more information. During the months of June and July, the Parish Office S T. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC SCHOOL will be CLOSED ON FRIDAYS. We will be open 2100 N. GERMANTOWN PKWY every week Monday through Thursday, 9am to 5pm. C ORDOVA, TN 38016 (901) 388-7321 Regular hours will resume in August. www.sfawolves.org

Full-time Grades 3K-8 Happy Summer! Part-time Preschool, Ages 2-4

This Week at St. Francis Mass Intentions for the Week SATURDAY, June 22nd SUNDAY, June 23rd 8:15 AM LAWRENCE GREHAN by Shirley Hollahan 12:00PM Bible Study - Crowder Rm 111 5:00PM MARGARET (PEGGY) HAYES by Edwina Anderson

MONDAY, June 24th SUNDAY, June 23rd

7:15AM PARISH No Scheduled Events 8:45AM DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE MASSA/STOVALL FAMILIES by family TUESDAY, June 25th 10:30AM WILLIAM MICHAEL MURNIN 6:00PM Rosario en Español Chapel by Kathy Harmon 7:00PM Evangelizacion Rm 112 12:15PM INT/JOHN BLOUNT by Anthony Frulla 2:30PM INT/CAMILE VITERI by family

MONDAY, June 24th WEDNESDAY, June 26th 8:15AM PAT BRAMUCHI by family 7:00PM Rosary Makers Rm 111 12:00PM PEGGY HAYES by Mike & Denise Yatsula

Evangelizacion Rm 112 TUESDAY, June 25th Troop 457 Cmte. Mtg. Rm 107 8:15AM EDWARD FOGERTY by Mike & Denise Yatsula 7:30PM Hispanic Choir Practice Rm 110 12:30PM EDWARD FOGERTY by the Yatsula family

Womens Cursillo - Rosenfield Library WEDNESDAY, June 26th 8:15AM INT/JOHN KING by Mike & Denise Yatsula 12:00PM BUDDY KOCH by Mary Kay Ball THURSDAY, June 27th 10:00AM TOPS Rm 110 THURSDAY, June 27th 8:15AM DECEASED MEMBERS OF MASSA/STOVALL 10:30AM Prayer Shawl Ministry Rm 111 FAMILIES by family 6:30PM Rosary Chapel 12:00PM INT/MIKE YATSULA by family

7:00PM Baptism Class Rm 113 FRIDAY, June 28th 8:15AM FRANCIS & VIRGINIA BOYLE FRIDAY, June 28th by Shirley Hollahan 12:00PM ASUNCION MAGNO by family

Office & PLC Closed ~ Summer Hours SATURDAY, June 29th 8:15AM DIVYA & ASHISH by Chompkara family 5:00PM STAN MIEKICKI by Emelia Miekicki SATURDAY, June 29th 7:00AM St. Joseph Men’s Club Rm 111 SUNDAY, June 30th 7:15AM PARISH 4:45PM Rosary Church 8:45AM MARY HARGRAVE by Joan F. Best 10:30AM BUDDY KOCH by the Huffman family Flowers on the altar 12:15PM PEGGY HAYES by Emelia Miekicki

are for the intentions of 2:30PM PARROQUIA St. Francis Parishioners Please pray for the repose of the soul of by an anonymous donor.  Kevin Muck,  father of Justin Muck.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: FIRST COMMUNION, FIRST RECONCILIATION & CONFIRMATION: Prepara- Betty Siano, Director of Religious Education tion for sacraments is a two-year process. Call Parish Office for information. Maria Gonzalez, Religious Ed. Asst. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES: PARISH STAFF: September —May, 10:15am-11:45am Sundays at St. Francis of Assisi School. Four years old through High School. Call the Parish Office for information. Barbara King, Office Manager Barb Cobb, Bookkeeper YOUTH MINISTRY: Tracy McClure, Bulletin Editor Middle School (7th-8th Grade) - Sundays 4:30pm-6:15pm (unless on break) Laura Wolterding, Receptionist High School (9th-12th Grade) - Sundays 6:15PM-8:00PM (unless on break) Chris Bernardini, Facilities Manager Mark Morra, Maintenance NURSERY: Located in Parish Life Center Ages 8 months thru 3 years Saturday, 5:00PM, Sunday 8:45AM and 10:30AM LITURGY: Judy Brewer, Music Program Coordinator BULLETIN DEADLINE: *Deadline in June & July will be noon on Tuesdays. Chelsea Negray, Director of Traditional Choir Please submit in writing via mail or to [email protected]. and Handbell Choir

BAPTISMS, ANOINTING OF THE SICK AND MATRIMONY: For more infor- YOUTH: mation and requirements, please visit the parish website, www.stfrancismemphis.org, and click on the Sacraments tab. Julia & Phillip Norton, Co-Directors of Youth Ministry PARISH OFFICE EMAIL: offi[email protected] STEWARDSHIP

“The choicest first fruits of your soil you shall bring to the house of the LORD, your God .” ~Exodus 23:19 Join us on July 17 for a FREE BOWLING PARTY !! June 16, 2019 Check the website for details. Offertory $23,706.00 EOF $3,693.00 ATTENTION: 6TH, 7TH 8TH GRADERS!!

BOYS ƭ GIRLS SUMMER CAMP

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Meeting - Monday, July 8th at 7:00pm (PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE.) If you would like to learn more about the Knights or would like to be part of our organization, contact Tad Feeney at (901) 212-0806 - [email protected]

TENNESSEE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MASS OF INSTALLATION & DINNER On Friday, July 12, 2019 at 6 pm, Tennessee State Chaplain Monsignor Peter Buchignani, joined by Father Hood REGISTER ONLINE: and other clergy from the Diocese, will offer Mass for sƞrancismemphis.org/edgecamp/ the Installation of the Tennessee State Officers and West Tennessee District Deputies. It’s not too Dinner will follow Mass with an evening of karaoke to late! Join celebrate the start of the new fraternal year. us for Several St. Francis parishioners will be installed, including: Steubenville • State Deputy Michael McCusker Mid-America • State Warden David Zwissler & Six Flags! • District Deputy Keith Wade July 12-15th • Cost is $375 District Warden Danny Doyle

Please RSVP to David Zwissler at At stfrancismemphis,org, click on Youth, then Steubie! [email protected] so the Council will have a proper headcount for dinner. For more information, contact Julia or Phillip Norton (901) 435-3614 or [email protected]. All Knights, spouses, and parish friends of Check us out on: facebook.com/sfayouth the inductees are welcome! twitter@sfayouth, Instagram: SFA Youth

COMUNIDAD HISPANA ~ Tenemos la oportuni- La libreria de Cordova dad de ayudar y mantener la Iglesia limpia el (8457 Trinity Rd. Cordova, TN 38018) Sábado 29 de Junio. Personas interesadas en ofrece clases para practicar ingles, los ayudar, favor de contactarse con Hugo Larrera, Sabados a las 10:30 am, a la 1:00 pm y (901) 301-5513. Agradecemos su participación! los Martes a las 3pm. Durante los meses de Junio y Julio, la oficina Ve aprende mas y practica parroquial estará CERRADA LOS VIERNES, por lo que lo que ya sabes. nuestras oficinas estarán abiertas cada semana de lunes ES GRATIS! a jueves desde las 9am a 5pm. Regresamos a nuestro horario normal en el mes de Agosto. Feliz Verano! June is Food Drive Month for the Poor Clare Nuns Donation Deadline: June 30th

The St. Francis of Assisi Parish Ministry for 25 adults the Poor Clare Nuns is again asking for your support. During the month of June (by July 1st) you can leave 80 teen helpers + your donations in boxes located in the vestibule. +121 student attendees FOOD AND NON-PERISHABLES NEEDED: = 1 GREAT VBS!! 15 oz. Cans Small size cont’d

Corn, Peas Dried Milk (lots!) Pork & Beans Dried Potatoes Thank you to our VBS Volunteers!! Black-eyed Peas Hamburger Helper Kidney Beans Tuna Helper Fruit Cocktail Chicken Helper

Peaches Other 29 oz. Cans Kleenex Beef Stew toilet paper Chicken & Dumplings napkins Any size laundry detergent Any canned soup Bounce fabric softener -

Small size unscented please Rice (plain or mixes) paper plates (no foam Spaghetti please) Join GOOD FRIENDS Macaroni cooking oil - 24 ounce mayonnaise - 32 ounce TONIGHT Tuna Fish Sunday, June 23rd at 6pm Canned Chicken Kroger Gift Cards Spam Our annual dinner out event will be at Cash, Checks (payable to “Memphis Poor Clare Margaritas Mexican Restaurant Nuns”) and gift cards are gratefully accepted, as the 1805 N. Germantown Pkwy. Sisters need to purchase meat and other perishable

A room will be reserved just for us. items! Please place these in envelopes marked “Poor Clares” and deposit in the collection baskets or bring There will be no reservations taken for this event. to the church office. Thank you! Just show up and enjoy dinner, fun, and fellowship!

Questions? Call Ben Meisler at (901)489-2433.

Register Now for Life Line Screening will offer a preventive health event at Parish Religious Education! St. Francis of Assisi Church on July 10, 2019. Screenings scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries (a leading cause of stroke), abdominal aortic aneurysms (can lead to a ruptured aorta), hardening of the arteries in the legs (strong predictor of heart disease), atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat (closely tied to stroke risk), and a bone density screening, (to assess the risk of osteoporosis).

Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount). Three ways to register and receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129: CURRENT or NEW Students, • visit the website and be ready Call (888)653-6441 • Visit lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle for classes in September! • Text the word CIRCLE to 797979

Thank you to all of our parishioners who have signed up for VANCO online giving! Your use of our online giving Are you concerned about the future of your page is greatly appreciated. If high school student? Finding the solutions you would like to set up online through goodness, beauty, and truth only donations, just look for this comes with an authentic Catholic education. image on our website, stfrancismemphis.org.

Let St. Benedict at Auburndale High School Online donation is easy and allows you to:

(SBA) be the answer to your prayers. ♦ Set the frequency and date of all contributions! ♦ Put away your checkbook! sbaeagles.org/admissions or (901) 260-2840 ♦ Toss out your envelopes! ♦ Never worry about missing a contribution again! SBA ~ Grounded in Faith ~ Elevated by Excellence! ♦ Use credit card OR checking account AFFORDABLE, CATHOLIC, OR savings account! CO–EDUCATION! Questions? Call the church office at (901) 756-1213.

Camp Timberwolf HELP FEED THOSE IN NEED

”You’ve got a friend in us!” On the first Thursday of every month,

Register online at SFAWolves.org/SUMMER/ can you help provide a meal for the

Students from all schools are welcome to attend! Missionaries of Charity’s women and

Three-year-olds through rising 8th graders. children’s shelter? We need:

1.) Volunteers to bring entrees/veggies Field Trips! Candy, to the church office, and 2.) Volunteers to pick up the Water Slides! Ice Cream, & Pizza Days! food at 4pm, deliver to the shelter on Keel Ave., help serve, and help clean up. STEM Activities! Kids in the Kitchen!

Games! & many more! For more info, contact Michelle Guzzo, (901)218-5593. Please pray for the sick and for those who are serving in the military.

LET US PRAY FOR THE SICK IN OUR COMMUNITY—Please remember the following parishioners and friends of St. Francis in your prayers: Lauren Akins, Carole Arkin, Jefferson Arthur, Caroline Astin, Charlie Bargiachi, Ricky Barreto, Ryan Barrow, Lillian Bernard, Mary Lou Berner, Jan Bloodworth, John Blount, Nicky Bombard, Alex Bouchard, Glenna Bradshaw, Edna Broussard, Tomas Candelaria, Parker Card, Jessa Carter, Pat Carter, Napole- on Cassibry, Ryan Chambers, Cecilia Chiodo, Joan Couture, Bob Crowe, Jr., David Cupp, Laverne Daley, Cindy Derryberry, Joe DeBiaggio, David Dudek, Pam East, Lou Ellmo, Daniel Evans, Angel Gass, Clay Gattas, Carole Glassock, Barbara Glidewell, Tom Griffin, Melinda Davis Harris, Amy Herbers, Terry Hollahan, Pat Hoppe, Mar- tha Jackson, Jane Jamison, Joseph Johnson, John King, Pat Kirwan, Garrett Knight, Kathy Kolby, Thomas Kra- jenta, JoAnne LeBlanc, Charles Lightcap, III, Lyn Lightcap, Tracy Lovelace, Fred & Patricia Macbrohn, Mary Man- gold, Jim Mensching, Patrick Miller, Sandy Milton, Robert Mink, Larry Mix, Tony Neri, Phillip Norton, Martha Patterson, Mary Lou Pede, Charles Puyrus, Denise Rivers, Bobbi Rodgers, Don Rodgers, Bill Rose, Anita Rouse- fell, Karen Ruffin, Dell Russell-Wallace, Rose Silvestri, Barbara Gail Simmons, Donna Stokes, Roger Taylor, Judy Tiller, Jean Valadie, Maria Viteri, Dell Wallace, Sandra Warlick, Breccan Wilson, and George Yohanek.

Names will run for one month. Please call the office at 756-1213 or email offi[email protected] to extend. SUPPORT OUR TROOPS IN PRAYER

1SGT Jak Butler, Sergeant Steven Carter, 1LT Trevor Cooke, Capt. Collins Cuyler

Some of our sons, daughters, and family members are halfway around the world serving our country. We support our troops in prayer, especially those known personally to our parish. If you would like to add the name of a service member deployed overseas to our prayer list, please call the church office at 756-1213 or email offi[email protected]. Names will run for three months. Contact the office to extend. Around the Diocese

36TH ANNUAL MID-SOUTH REGIONAL Join Fr. Al Kirk for a tour of ’ exhortation, “Rejoice and Be Glad!” CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL CONFERENCE CONTINUES ON JUNE 29, 8:30AM - 12:00 NOON St. Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Church CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 601 Bell Rd., Antioch, TN 37013 Batson Center, Rms 103 & 104 Friday, July 19, 7-9:30 PM Saturday, July 20, 9 AM-4:30 PM and 7-9:30 PM Copies will be available for $10, or download a copy by searching “Rejoice and Be Glad” at Bishop J. Mark Spalding, Celebrant, vatican.va . Register for this free class at hspirit.com. Saturday Mass, 9 AM For info, call Cisa Linxwiler at (901)674-2472. Featured speakers: Bishop Sam Jacobs & Matt Lozano Camp Marymount 2019 Summer Camp is still hiring Fees: $40/individual, counselors for boy's session, July 8th through August $60/married couple, 2nd! Please call our office at 615-799-0410 or go to our $70/family. Lunch included. website, www.campmarymount.com to apply.

Registration and more information at: See what’s happening on our social sites! Www.msrcc.org or contact Teresa Seibert at [email protected] or 615-430-9343.

St. Therese-Little Flower Church JOURNEY TO HOPE GRIEF SUPPORT 1644 Jackson Ave. ~ Memphis, TN 38107

will begin on Monday, July 1 at 6:30pm Whole Shoulder with all the trimmings (buns, at St. Ann Catholic Church, 6529 Stage Rd, beans, slaw, & sauce), cooked by the in Trinity Hall. Little Flower Cooking Team. Following meetings will be on July 8, 15, and 22. $75.00 ~ Feeds 15-20 Ready for pick up July 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th. This group is open to any adult who has lost (Other days on request.) a loved one through death. Whether your loss Money or firm orders needed by June 26th. Call 901-276-1264 or 901-674-4212 to order. is recent or many years old, you are invited to join us for support and help in working PROCEEDS USED FOR CHRISTMAS BASKETS FOR THE POOR. through the grief process and transforming pain into healing. Questions? Please call Cindy Pease at (901)373-6011, ext. 213.

Memphis Redbirds tickets for Wednesday, June 26th at 6:35PM benefit St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen when purchased through the link below! Deadline is TOMORROW, June 24. Buy tickets at groupmatics.events/event/Stmarys78. Thank you!

PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN The Catholic Diocese of Memphis in Tennessee encourages all victims, or parents of minors who are victims, of sexual abuse by a bishop, priest, deacon, or diocesan employee or agent, to report such abuse by phoning any of the following numbers: Tennessee Child Abuse Hotline (1-877-237-0004), Victim Assistance Coordinator (901-652-4066), Director of Child and Youth Protection (901-359-2027). All reports will be treated in a confidential manner. The Diocese of Memphis offers a program of psychological and spiritual assistance to abused victims in need.

COMMUNITY NEWS

50 YEAR REUNION-CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL - Class of 1969. August 23-24. For information contact Bart Creedon at [email protected] or (901)371-6844.

SUMMER at CBHS - Registration is open for CBHS Summer Sports and Enrichment Camps! Camps bega n May 28, and run all summer long. Something for everyone, including All-Sports, Baseball, Football, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Track, Strength Con- ditioning, Wrestling, Band, Coding, Creative Writing, Cyber Security, Junior Robotics, Latin & Roman Culture, and STEMM. For more information and to register, visit camps.cbhs.org, or call 261-4900.

CBHS STEMM CAMP - June 17 - 21, 1pm until 4pm; Grades 6-8, boys and girls, $100. For info, email [email protected]. Regis- ter at camps.cbhs.org.

SAVE THE DATE FOR ST. ANN FALL FEST - October 17-19, 2019

CASINO BUS TO TUNICA - Join your friends on a bus trip to Tunica on the SECOND WEDNESDAY of each month. The bus leaves from Kohl’s parking lot on Germantown Pkwy. Meet at 8:50am for a 9:00am departure. Return around 4:15pm on the same day. We visit Gold Strike Casino, which is within walking distance of Horseshoe. The bus ride is $20 CASH and entitles you to a free breakfast or lunch buffet and $10 in free play money. All proceeds are donated to the St. Vincent de Paul Society to help the poor in our area. If you are interested in joining us, contact Kathy at (901)755-3568 one week prior. SUPER SENIORS - Come and join us at 11:00am on the first Wednesday of each month at Bert Ferguson Community Center on Trinity Road. Dues are $10 per year. We have a potluck and entertainment or free Bingo! For more information, call Rose Wakefield (901)753-4473 or Jo Hall (901)755-9091.

TOURS & PILGRIMAGES

MEDICAL MISSION TRIP TO NIGERIA - July 4 – 16, 2019 - Come with us for a life changing opportunity to impact the lives of others. Trip includes cultural experience, mission projects, and hands-on work. No medical qualifications are required. One of the hospitals will be the one where Sister Deborah works. The cost is $1,900. Interested persons should contact Holy Cross Church office at (731) 642-4681.

CATHOLIC CRUISES & TOURS PRESENTS SHRINES OF NORTHERN ITALY & ROME—September 19-27, 2019. Destinations in- clude Milan, Turin, Pavia, Sirmione, Padua, Pomposa, Ravenna, and Rome. Mass and Rosary offered throughout the journey. Land prices begin at $1589, double occupancy. Space is very limited. For further information or to register, contact Doug or Eileen at (860) 339-1785 or [email protected].

FATIMA, LOURDES, AND SHRINES OF SPAIN—September 24 - October 5, 2019. Mass and Rosary will be offered throughout the journey. Land prices begin at $1749, double occupancy. Space is very limited. For further information or to register, contact Doug or Eileen at (860) 339-1785 or [email protected].

FOOTSTEPS OF ST. PAUL PILGRIMAGE with Fr. Bill Parham, September 23 – October 4, 2019. $4,161 includes air & taxes, 2 meals every day, hotels, and admission fees. Highlights include the Seven Churches. Jeannie Presley, 901-335- 4563; [email protected]. Brochure available at tektonministries.org.

WASHINGTON D.C. - September 26—October 2, 2019. $699 per person, double occupancy. Final payment due July 19, 2019. Motorcoach tour, 6 nights lodging, 10 meals. *Includes full day at the Museum of the Bible, 430,000 sq. ft. of Bible history.* For more information, contact Mary Kay Ball (901) 277-7137, [email protected].

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